Rafael Nadal will next face a blockbuster showdown against rival Novak Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory over Marton Fucsovics of Hungary during the men's singles tennis competition, at the 2024 Summer Olympics on July 28, 2024, in Paris, France.
“His fighting spirit is at the top, still,” Fucsovics said about the 38-year-old Nadal. “He is not at his best level playing. But if he has a good day, he can beat anybody.” Nadal has dealt with a series of injuries the past two seasons, including hip surgery in 2023, and his right thigh was taped Sunday. He needed a finger on his right hand treated by a trainer in the third set.
In the second round, Nadal will face Djokovic, a 37-year-old from Serbia. It will be their 60th matchup, more than any other two men have played against each other in the Open era, which began in 1968. Djokovic leads the head-to-head series 30-29.
Fucsovic’s career resume is no match for Nadal’s, naturally. Fucsovic has reached one Grand Slam quarterfinal, at Wimbledon in 2021, and exited in the first round of each major tournament so far this season.
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